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Higher Ed in the News

Colorado's new college grads face a tough job market

April 25, 2010

Though there have been signs of improvement, unemployment remains high and layoffs are continuing at a rapid clip. Colorado's unemployment rate edged up to 7.9 percent in March, according to a report released this month.

According to local career counselors, graduates can expect their job search to last about six months before they land a job, and that first job may not be the ideal one.